Welcome to PSA!

PSA is Australia’s premier community for accrediting and empowering professional speakers. We believe empowered speakers awaken possibilities and inspire people to make a difference.

If you’ve landed here after learning about PSA on our social channels, welcome!

Whether you’re new to PSA or a returning member, we’re excited to connect and introduce you to the people, programs and events that help speakers realise their unique vision of success.

Keep reading below to learn about member benefits and the right levels of membership for you.

And if you have questions, don’t hesitate to get in contact.

Member Benefits

Strong, supportive community

Meet with fellow professional speakers locally, nationally and globally, to connect, be inspired and grow your business.

National and global events

Take advantage of member rates to attend events presented by PSA, Global Speakers Federation member organisations and the Institute for Learning and Performance Asia-Pacific. Find out more.

Training and resources

Access high quality training and resources through PSA Knowledge Bank, Speakers Academy, BOOST!, CSP Pathway program, Platform Professionals and more. Find out more.

Expert business coaching

Be the first to hear about special initiatives like the next intake of PSA’s BOOST! Program to accelerate your speaking productivity and profits, leverage your business and skyrocket your sales. Find out more.

Elevate your brand

Build trust in your speaker brand through accreditation, awards, PSA membership listing – note not all benefits are available to all membership levels. Find out more.

Insurance services

PSA has built close ties with our insurance partner to provide Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance at
competitive rates. Find out more.

PSA Membership

Speakers who take their profession seriously join their professional association. Professional Speakers Australia is dedicated to supporting professional speakers in the development of their speaking craft and business. And if you are an aspiring or current professional speaker we would love you to join us.

You can join PSA in two ways, as an Associate Member or as a Professional Member. Joining as a Professional Member entitles you to access additional member benefits. Associate Members are non-voting members of PSA. 

 

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Associate Membership

Associate membership is ideal for the aspiring or emerging speaker. Associate Membership is a non-voting class of PSA membership. To join you must:

  • commit to PSA’s Code of Professional Conduct;
Become an Associate Member
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Professional Membership

PSA Professional Membership is limited to experienced professional speakers, committed to both professional and industry development. To qualify you must:

  • demonstrate a verified income of $50,000 in the past 12 months in speaking-related revenue
  • commit to PSA’s Code of Professional Conduct; and
  • Provide a live and unedited recording of a professional presentation given by you in front of your target audience (face to face or virtual) of 5 minutes duration
Become a Professional Member

Accreditation

Certified Speaking Professional

The Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) accreditation is an international designation that recognises the experience and professional capability of Australia’s leading speakers.

CSP Accredited members have a proven track record of capturing the audience and consistently delivering value from the platform. They have achieved a high level of experience and success in their business and are positioned as leaders in the industry.

The accreditation program is an essential element in continuing to improve and advance the speaking profession and industry nationally.

Learn More

Accreditation

CSP Sage

Long-standing CSPs are welcome to apply for CSP Sage where they wish to remain a valued community member of PSA and yet they have ceased to actively market themselves as a speaker.  PSA requires the criteria as defined in the Application and Statutory Declaration to be met, importantly recognising CSP Sage provides an opportunity for our association to value and retain the input, expertise and wisdom of individual CSPs.

Download the Application Documents

Life Membership

Life Member status is bestowed upon PSA members who have figuratively given their life to PSA over an extended period of time in a range of selfless ways, often involving personal sacrifice. Their service to PSA has been above and beyond the call of duty, benefited the membership nationally and contributed to the foundation and the evolution of the profession. It is awarded when someone stands out on an exceptional basis for recognition of this type. It is only awarded on an irregular basis when it occurs to a Member that it is deserved.

If you would like to nominate a PSA Member for Life Membership please download the Process & Criteria document and the Nomination Form.

Download Life Membership Documentation

Please find our Refund and Cancellation Policy HERE.

 

Regions

Join your local Chapter

The PSA members gather regularly in local, state-based chapters, to meet, share
and support each other as we continue to develop our speaking and business skills.

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NSW / ACT Chapter

Our NSW / ACT Chapter events are held on a regular basis to create fun, interactive and transformational experiences, bringing the best speakers in Australia and globally, to support professional speakers in building strong and sustainable businesses, as well as foster rich relationships within a dynamic and thriving community.

Chapter Leadership Team for 2026

Marc Bineham - NSW / ACT Chapter President 2026

Wendy Lloyd Curley CSP

Neil Osborne

Sarah Rowan CSP

Therese Tarlinton

Alison Attard

Alex Quinn

Casey Squires

Upcoming Events

QLD / NT Chapter

We meet monthly and whether you are an experienced speaker or just gaining momentum in the speaking industry there will be information and inspiration to assist in your ongoing growth and success.

Chapter Leadership Team for 2026

Belinda J Shaw - QLD / NT Chapter President 2026

Mark Berridge - QLD / NT Chapter Vice President 2026

Gayle McKew

Leanne Boyd

Daryl Green

Anshu Sisodia

Ann Dettori

Upcoming Events

SA Chapter

We meet monthly and whether you are an experienced speaker or just gaining momentum in the speaking industry there will be information and inspiration to assist in your ongoing growth and success.

Chapter Leadership Team for 2026

Matt McQuinley - SA Chapter President 2026

Correy Norris

Jodie Atkinson

Wylie Johnstone

Peter Nicholls

Upcoming Events

VIC / TAS Chapter

Professional Speakers Victoria meets regularly and brings together a vibrant community of speakers from Victoria to learn from each other and speakers throughout Australia and across the world. They also warmly welcome Tasmanian speakers as part of their community.

Chapter Leadership Team for 2026

Aisling Smith - VIC / TAS Chapter President 2026

Joel McKerrow

Kate Dillon CSP

Mike Rolls

Steve Bouris

Fiona Demark

Caroline Apostulo

Lucy Lin

Carol Cook AM PLY

Christine Williams

Upcoming Events

WA Chapter

Professional Speakers Western Australia conducts regular meetings focussed on building the speaker community in Western Australia. Each meeting has a guest speaker on topics relevant to growing a speaker business and stagecraft. New guests are welcome at our meetings.

 

Chapter Leadership Team for 2026

Carmen Braidwood - WA Chapter President 2026

Dr Andrew Lewis

Cristy Burn

Lauren Hancock CSP

Ava Lucas

Lesa Hinchliffe

Upcoming Events

Meet the Members

Our members represent a diverse community of speakers bringing with them a broad variety of experiences, expertise and backgrounds.

"In my 35 year corporate and/or speaking/training career, I have never found an association of people so rich in experience, so keen to share wisdom, and so available to members. It truly is astounding. PSA is my tribe of professionals who make a living from speaking who understand the challenges which come with this career choice. Monthly chapter meetings are awesome, CSP events are GOLD and the annual convention is simply not to be missed."
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Ian StephensCSP Speaker, Trainer, Author
"I love PSA. I have learned so much to benefit my speaking craft and business from their events (like the annual convention or monthly chapter meetings), programs and from other PSA members. Every event is a chance to observe the message and the method of what and how other professional speakers deliver their content, along with immensely practical tips and tools to grow my business. And the community... wow. I've met lifelong friends, sincere and talented mentors, and a supportive group of colleagues who genuinely cheer each other on."
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Kirryn ZernaBrand & Online Influence Keynote Speaker, Trainer and Author
"Without question the support, camaraderie and insight into the industry is why I joined and continue to stay connected with PSA. I was so impressed, I joined the Board!"
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Jon YeoPSA National President 2021, Keynote speaker, Executive Speaker Coach
“Professional Speakers Australia is the place to hang out for those serious about building a speaking career. At Chapter meetings, you will meet like-minded individuals, people who have had similar challenges you may be facing, and who will want to celebrate your successes with you. Annual conventions are always fabulous and not to be missed. I'm very grateful for my PSA family.”
Lisa EvansCSP - Professional Speaker, Radio Show Host, Podcast host, Author, Perth, WA
“PSA is a community of supportive, smart speakers who are sharing, caring and clever!”
David StaughtonCSP CCEO BSc (Hons), Consultant - Practice Development, Victoria

Join PSA

Join us as we awaken new possibilities, as we expand our own capabilities, as we each perfect our craft and bring about real change in the world.

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